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Arid Landscaping

  • Creates low maintenance landscapes that require no labour aside from occasional pruning and weeding.
  • Requires no fertilizers or pesticides. Using plants native to your area will eliminate the need for chemical supplements. Sufficient nutrients are provided by healthy organic soil.
  • It improves property value. A good Xeriscape can raise property values which more than offsets the cost of installation. Protect your landscaping investment by drought-proofing it.
  • It is pollution free. Fossil fuel consumption from gas mowers is minimized or eliminated with minimal turf areas. Small turf areas can be maintained with a reel mower.
  • It provides a viable wildlife habitat. Use of native plants, shrubs and trees offer a familiar and varied habitat for local wildlife. More...
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